lxc incus up to 7.0.0 createDependentVolumesFromBackup null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in lxc incus. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function createDependentVolumesFromBackup. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-48754. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in lxc incus. This issue affects the function createDependentVolumesFromBackup. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. Impacted is availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-48754. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 7.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: incus 7.1.0

Timelineinfo

06/30/2026 Advisory disclosed
06/30/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/30/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-48754 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-48754
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-374771

Entryinfo

Created: 06/30/2026 07:02
Changes: 06/30/2026 07:02 (52)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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